lactation interaction for ANGIP S

Angip s tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for ANGIP S

Uses

Nimesulide is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, fever, rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual pain, post operative pain and muscular pain.

How it works

Nimesulide belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by blocking the production of prostaglandins (a chemical associated with pain) thereby relieving pain and inflammation.

Uses

How it works

Paracetamol belongs to class of medications called analgesics (painkiller) and antipyretics (fever reducing). Paracetamol reduces pain by increasing the pain threshold. It reduces fever by acting on the temperature-regulating region of brain, resulting in increased blood flow across the skin, sweating and heat loss.

Expert advice for ANGIP S

Do not take this medicine:

if you are allergic to Nimesulide, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

if you have or had gastric ulceration/bleeding in the past.

Do not consume more than one pain-relieving medication at a time.Caution is advised with the use of Nimesulide if you have bleeding disorder. Nimesulide may cause infertility in women, and should not be consumed by women planning to become pregnant This medicine should not be given to a child under 12 years of age.

Treatment with Nimesulide should be of short duration and discontinued if it is of no help.

Frequently asked questions for ANGIP S

Nimesulide

Q.Is Nimesulide an antibiotic?No, Nimesulide is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which relieves acute pain in conditions like joint pain and period pain. However, it may be used with antibiotics to relieve pain associated with certain infections

Q.Can I take Nimesulide with paracetamol or ibuprofen?Nimesulide, paracetamol and ibuprofen are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking two NSAID drugs together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding

Q.Is Nimesulide safe?Nimesulide is safe at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Paracetamol

Q.Is paracetamol safe/ banned/ available in India?Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen, crocin, dolo, calpol, pacimol) is an over-the-counter drug available in India. It is generally safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Is paracetamol a painkiller/ used for cold?Paracetamol is used to relieve mild to moderate pain associated with cold and flu, as well as fever

Q.Does paracetamol make you drowsy / sleepy?Paracetamol does not cause drowsiness. However, paracetamol is available in combination with cough and cold medicines (eg. cetirizine, chlorpheniramine), which may cause drowsiness or sleepiness

Q.Is paracetamol an NSAID/ antibiotic?Paracetamol is a anti-pyretic (anti-fever), anti -inflammatory drug, which belongs to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). However, unlike other NSAIDS, paracetamol can relieve only mild to moderate pain. It is not an antibiotic

Q.Can I take crocin with cetirizine/ aceclofenac/ amoxicillin/ codeine/ tramadol/ warfarin/ erythromycin/ antibiotics?Yes, paracetamol (available as crocin) can be taken with all of these drugs. Caution is advised when crocin is to be used with warfarin. However, always consult your doctor regarding combined use of crocin with any other drug

Q.Can I take crocin with ibuprofen/naproxen/other NSAID?Paracetamol (available as crocin) is available over-the-counter in combination with ibuprofen/naproxen/other NSAID. However, always consult your doctor regarding combined use of crocin with any other drug

Q.Does paracetamol cause death?Paracetamol on overdose can severely damage the liver and cause death. No more than 4 grams should be consumed in one day. Always consult your doctor regarding use of paracetamol

Q.Can calpol make babies/ toddlers sleep/ help in teething pain?Calpol can relieve pain in infants and children; it does not make them sleep.

Serratiopeptidase

Q.Is serratiopeptidase addictive?No. Serratiopeptidase is not an addictive drug

Q.Is serratiopeptidase an antibiotic/ steroid/ pain killer?No, these drugs are used in the treatment of pain and inflammatory condition

Q.Is serratiopeptidase banned/ legal/ illegal/ available in India?No, serratiopeptidase is available as prescription drug.